Xiaomi Redmi 9A
#3253Xiaomi Redmi 9i
#4311Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Xiaomi Redmi 9i
Performance
65.069.5
Camera
44.828.4
Display
67.544.2
Battery
33.733.7
Build
16.50.2
Connectivity
50.750.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.634.7
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi 9A and Redmi 9i share similar build dimensions and weight, with the 9i being slightly lighter at 194g compared to the 9A's 196g.
- Both feature a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and refresh rate, but the 9A has a higher brightness of 400 nits versus the 9i's 270 nits.
- Performance-wise, both devices utilize the Mediatek Helio G25 chipset, but the 9i offers more RAM options starting at 64GB.
- Camera specifications are identical, with both having a 13 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, although the 9i's video recording is limited to 30fps.
- Both models are equipped with a 5000mAh battery and 10W charging, running Android 10 with MIUI 12, but the 9A is upgradable to Android 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 9A
Xiaomi Redmi 9i
General
Release Date
2020, June 30
2020, September 15
Announced
2020, June 30
2020, September 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.53"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 270 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
196 g
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Carbon Gray (Midnight Black), Sky Blue (Sea Blue), Ocean Green (Nature Green)
Midnight Black, Sea Blue, Nature Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.90 W/kg (head) 0.65 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass